This is a fairly mellow ride using rail trails, primarily category  2 trails and road. The route starts in Topsfield, heads north on the rail trail, winds through 2 sections of Willowdale, then Bradley Palmer, heads down to Wenham and Danvers and back to Topsfield via the Danvers Rail Trail. 

Please have bikes and selves ready at 9:20 am for the pre-ride talk. 

Hot drinks available after at Zumi's for those interested.  Lunch is also great at Alex's Roast Beef & Seafood

Gravel ride
Category 2 Dirt/gravel roads, wide single-track, or dual-track trails with potholes, washboard, and occasional loose surfaces. Larger tires size and lower pressure is recommended.  
Ideal bike: Endurance, all-road, or gravel 
Tire size:  32-35mm  
See Types of Gravel Rides
Pat Stabler
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 9:30am
MassDOT Parking Area
12 Park St
Topsfield MA 01983
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